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Tim Watson
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Post by Tim Watson »

Can people recommend a suitables disinfectant for buildings and trailers?
I hace checked the UK DEFRA website and there seems to be a different one for every day of the year!
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Post by Broomcroft »

We use Zirkon S for virtually everything including pens after calving/lambing. It's a pink powder you mix with water. It's expensive but goes a LONG way. Make sure you keep the cap on because it soaks up moisture in the air if left open.
Clive
Tim Watson
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Post by Tim Watson »

Thanks Clive,
Is that Virkon S? I can't find a Zirkon S.
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Post by pudser »

Tim.

Whetever you use the key is to clean thoroughly first as organic matter inactivates virtually all disinfectants to varying degrees.Other than that most approved /listed ones will do the job.

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Post by Tim Watson »

Thanks, was planning to brush out, pressure wash, spray with disinfectant and leave it to dry?
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Post by Broomcroft »

Tim Watson wrote:Thanks Clive,
Is that Virkon S? I can't find a Zirkon S.
Thanks
Got ma teeth back in now. Yes, Virkon S.
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Post by pudser »

Tim,

Your paln is spot on as %kill is a factor of contact time
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